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Dr. Christopher Van Hofwegen, MD

Orthopedic Surgery* Age 48
Dr. Christopher Van Hofwegen, MD
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Dr. Christopher Van Hofwegen, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Bellingham, WA.
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Dr. Christopher Van Hofwegen, MD

Orthopedic Surgery* Age 48
Bellingham, WA
Accepting new patients
19 years of experience
Dr. Christopher Van Hofwegen, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Bellingham, WA.

About

Dr. Van Hofwegen graduated from University of Iowa. Dr. Christopher Van Hofwegen, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Bellingham, WA and has 19 years experience. Dr. Van Hofwegen currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center. Dr. Van Hofwegen has experience treating conditions like Joint Pain, Rotator Cuff Tear and Osteoarthritis of Hip among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Van Hofwegen received an average rating of 4.8/5 from patients and has been reviewed 193 times. Dr. Van Hofwegen's office accepts new patients. Dr. Van Hofwegen is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Joint Pain
Rotator Cuff Tear
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Joint Pain
Rotator Cuff Tear
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Joint Pain
Rotator Cuff Tear
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Tear
Knee Ligament Tears
Knee Sprain
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Avascular Necrosis
Avascular Necrosis of Femoral Head
Baker’s Cyst
Broken Arm
Bursitis
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Bursitis of Hip
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Chondromalacia
Clavicle Fracture
Femur Fracture
Fracture of Hand and Fingers
Glenoid Labrum Tear
Hip Sprain
Hip Tendinitis
Humerus Fracture
Internal Derangement of Knee
Knee Fracture
Knee Tendinitis
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Limb Pain
Low Back Pain
Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Sprain
Meniscus Tear
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Patellar Chondromalacia
Patellar Disorders
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Radiculopathy
Rib Fracture
Rotator Cuff Tendinosis
Shoulder Dislocation
Shoulder Fracture
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Spinal Stenosis
ACL Surgery
Arthrocentesis
Hip Replacement
Hip Replacement with Robotic Assist
Knee and Leg Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Knee Arthroscopy
Knee Replacement
Meniscectomy
Meniscus Surgery
Peripheral Nerve Block
Rotator Cuff Surgery
Shoulder Arthroscopy
Somatic Nerve Block
Steroid Injection
Total Knee Arthroplasty with Robotic Assist
AC Joint Injury
Achilles Tendinitis
Ankle and Foot Instability or Derangement
Ankle Fracture
Ankle Sprain and Achilles Tendon Sprain or Rupture
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) or Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
Arthritis of the Elbow
Ataxia
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Back Pain
Bone Cancer
Brachial Plexus Palsy
Broken Neck
Bunion
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Cervical Radiculopathy
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Chondrocalcinosis
Chronic Neck Pain
Coccyx or Sacrum Fracture
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
Complications of Joint Prosthesis
De Quervain's Disease
Degenerative Disc Disease
Difficulty With Walking
Dupuytrens Contracture
Elbow Bursitis
Elbow Sprain
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Femoral Stress Fracture
Fibular Fracture
Foot Fracture
Gait Abnormality
Ganglion Cyst
Genu Valgum
Genu Varum
Gout
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Hammer Toe
Hand Fracture
Herniated Disc
Hip Fracture
Hip Impingement
Hip Pointer
Iliotibial Band Syndrome
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Knee Dislocation
Knee Osteophyte
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Lateral Collateral Ligament (LCL) Sprain
Lateral Epicondylitis
Leg Fracture Above Knee (incl. Hip)
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Lupus
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Medial Epicondylitis
Muscular Dystrophy (MD)
Myelopathy
Neck Muscle Strain
Neck Strain (incl. Whiplash Injury)
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Osgood Schlatter Disease
Osteoarthritis of Ankle
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteoarthritis of Wrist
Osteochondritis Dissecans
Osteopenia
Patellar Dislocation
Patellar Fracture
Patellar Tendonitis
Pathological Spine Fracture
Pelvic Fracture
Peripheral Autonomic Neuropathy
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Plantar Fasciitis
Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
Posterior Tibial Tendonitis
Pyogenic Arthritis
Reiter's Syndrome (Reactive Arthritis)
Repeated Shoulder Dislocation
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rheumatoid Arthritis of Elbow
Rheumatoid Arthritis of Hand
Rupture of Achilles Tendon
Sacral Fracture
Scapular Fracture
Sciatica
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Scleroderma
Scoliosis
Seronegative Rheumatoid Arthritis
Seropositive Rheumatoid Arthritis
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Sjögren's Syndrome
Snapping Hip
Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
Spine Deformities
Spine Fractures, Traumatic
Spondylolisthesis
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Systemic Chondromalacia
Tenosynovitis
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Tibia and Fibula Fractures
Tibia or Fibula Stress Fracture
Tibial Fracture
Trigger Finger
Wrist Fracture
All Shoulder or Elbow Replacement Procedures
Biceps Tendon Repair
Bunion Surgery
Carpal Tunnel Injection
Carpal Tunnel Release
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Elbow Arthroscopy
Elbow Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Excision of Femur or Knee
Excision of Radius or Ulna
Excision of Scapula, Clavicle, Rib, or Sternum
Excision of Tarsal or Metatarsal
Excision of Tibia or Fibula
Foot and Ankle Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Foot and Ankle Ligament and Tendon Repair
Hand and Wrist Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Open
Hip Arthroscopy
Hip Labral Repair
Hip Replacement Revision
Hip Resurfacing
Joint Drainage
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Open
Lateral Retinaculum Patella Release
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
Neuroplasty
Partial Knee Replacement
Partial Shoulder Replacement
Resection or Ablation of Bone Tumor, Partial or Complete Resection of Bone, Debridement of Bone
Reverse Total Shoulder and Total Shoulder Replacement
Separated Femoral Epiphysis Treatment
Shoulder Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Fracture Treatment
Synovial Biopsy
Total Shoulder Replacement
Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate
Wound Repair

Insurance Accepted

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    Curative PPO
    Curative EPO
  • Choice Care PPO
  • HealthyBlue Advantage
    HealthyBlue 2.0
  • Open Access Plus
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  • Blue Card PPO

Locations

  1. 1 Pacific Rim Orthopaedic Surgeons
    2979 Squalicum Pkwy Ste 203, Bellingham, WA 98225
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (360) 733-7670
  2. 2 Hughston Clinic P.C.
    6262 Veterans Pkwy, Columbus, GA 31909
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (706) 324-6661
  3. 3 Skagit Northwest Orthopedics-MT. Vernon/Laventure
    1401 S Laventure Rd, Mount Vernon, WA 98274
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (360) 424-7041
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Van Hofwegen
4.8
Based on 193 Reviews
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4 Stars (3)
3 Stars (1)
2 Stars (1)
1 Star (9)

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Sep 19, 2024
Dr. Van Hofwegan was very impressive as a person. He made me feel comfortable and truly seemed concerned for my care. Would definitely recommend him.
— Sep 19, 2024
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Specialties*
Orthopedic Surgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Iowa
    2005
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Orthopedic Surgery
Board Certifications
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Frequently Asked Questions

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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Christopher Van Hofwegen, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Van Hofwegen's profile.

Dr. Van Hofwegen frequently treats the following conditions: Joint Pain, Rotator Cuff Tear and Osteoarthritis of Hip. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Christopher Van Hofwegen, MD is affiliated with PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Christopher Van Hofwegen, MD holds board certification in Orthopedic Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center

    2901 Squalicum Pkwy, Bellingham, WA